Studies on English Modality

Anastasios Tsangalidis

ISBN 10: 3034303106 / ISBN 13: 9783034303101

Published by Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, CH, 2009

About this Item

Inspired by Frank Palmer's work, this book addresses a set of specific topics pertaining to the description of modality in English and places them in a broader context. A number of more general theoretical and typological matters are also raised, which bear upon the theory of syntax, semantics and pragmatics and their interfaces. The methodology adopted is mostly functional-typological, though some reference is made to various theoretical frameworks, ranging from cognitive linguistics to parametric variation. Modal meanings are seen to extend beyond particular lexical and grammatical exponents, through sentential semantics and into actual contexts of use. At the same time, the study of modality seems to challenge commonly held views on the relationship between different levels of linguistic analysis. Other languages discussed include Brazilian Portuguese, Classical and Modern Greek and Spanish.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Studies on English Modality
• Publisher: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, CH
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3034303106
• ISBN 13: 9783034303101
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: New.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 2.08H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 2.08 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 570 grams

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Synopsis

Inspired by Frank Palmer’s work, this book addresses a set of specific topics pertaining to the description of modality in English and places them in a broader context. A number of more general theoretical and typological matters are also raised, which bear upon the theory of syntax, semantics and pragmatics and their interfaces. The methodology adopted is mostly functional-typological, though some reference is made to various theoretical frameworks, ranging from cognitive linguistics to parametric variation. Modal meanings are seen to extend beyond particular lexical and grammatical exponents, through sentential semantics and into actual contexts of use. At the same time, the study of modality seems to challenge commonly held views on the relationship between different levels of linguistic analysis. Other languages discussed include Brazilian Portuguese, Classical and Modern Greek and Spanish.

About the Author

The Editors: Anastasios Tsangalidis studied English and Linguistics in Thessaloniki, Edinburgh, Dublin and Cambridge and is currently Assistant Professor in Syntax-Semantics at the School of English, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Roberta Facchinetti is Full Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the University of Verona, Italy. Her research field and publications are mainly concerned with language description, textual analysis and pragmatics. This is done mostly by means of computerized corpora of both synchronic and diachronic English.